Your Top 10 Questions of 2013—Answered!

The Internet is an immensely powerful tool. It grants you the power to ask—and have answered—almost any question mankind has ever devised. From philosophy to science to political theory, the accumulated knowledge of the human race is at your fingertips. So what types of questions did people ask most often in 2013?

Jokes aside, toenail fungus is actually pretty awful. It looks nasty. It can be painful. And there’s little doubt ancient Egyptians asked their higher powers to help them banish the foot infection.

Apart from wearing tight-fitting shoes or walking barefoot in a public shower, toenail fungus could develop due to poor blood circulation or diseases like diabetes. If you have it, wash and dry your feet thoroughly every day, wear clean socks, get your toenails trimmed regularly, and air your feet out as often as possible. If that doesn’t help, see your doctor, who will probably prescribe an antifungal cream.

Read on for answers to the rest of your most common questions of 2013:

1. How to take a screenshot. On a PC, just press the PRINT SCREEN button at the top right of your keyboard and an image of your screen will save to your computer's clipboard. Mac users, press and hold COMMAND, SHIFT, and the number 4 at the same time. You can then highlight the part of the screen you're interested in. Release, and your image will save to your desktop. Your iPhone? Press the power toggle up top and the front-facing button simultaneously. The photo is in your camera roll. If you need more info—or want to do this on other devices—there’s actually a not-for-profit website called Take-a-Screenshot.org, translated in English and German, that offers step-by-step instructions and videos.

2. How to stop hair loss. First of all, quit smoking and cut your drinking down to a bare minimum, advises Julie T. Chen, M.D., an integrative medicine physician. Good scalp circulation is important for follicle health, so massage your scalp in the shower, Dr. Chen advises. She also recommends organic, sulfate-free shampoo to avoid hair-harming chemicals, and says you should eat foods like lean red meat, beans, nuts, and flaxseed, which are heavy in hair-boosting vitamins.

3. How to do eye makeup. We unfortunately don’t have much to share in this department, but our friends at Women’s Health have you covered.

4. How to install Skype for free. Yes, your grandparents are the ones searching for this. If they call you on their landline to ask you about it, send them this link to Skype.com, which features free downloads and easy-to-follow videos and tutorials.

5. How to get rid of bad breath. From garlic and onions to halitosis, your breath is going to reek from time to time. Skip the mouthwash—the alcohol in it can dry out your mouth, leaving you with even worse breath—and try plaque-removing snacks like apples or carrots. Gargling green tea has also been shown to banish bad breath.

6. How to save your marriage. Step one: Hang in there! Chances are good things will improve, shows an Institute of American Values report. Then try forestalling your evening meal by 30 minutes. Most couples recognize the gap between work and dinner as a prime time for arguments, and a later dinner will give both you and your wife time to unwind with exercise or a hobby, experts suggest. Also, try touching each other in a non-sexual way—hold hands, massage shoulders—for 30 minutes a few times a week. It can help revive your union, research shows.

8. How to create a website for free. The good news is there are dozens of online companies offering free, easy-to-customize templates that can help you create a professional-looking site in a matter of minutes. Wix, Moonfruit, and Yola are all good options. The bad news: If you want anyone to see your site, you’re going to have to pay someone—probably one of those same companies—to host it. But don’t stress too much about that: Most offer robust hosting services starting at just $4 to $8 per month.

9. How to treat toenail fungus. See above.

10. How to clean a dishwasher. Soapy water and a little elbow grease are all you need for the exterior and sides of the machine’s door. After using paper towels to wipe away any debris or gunk that’s accumulated on the inside or floor of the machine, place a dishwasher-safe cup of white vinegar on the top rack and run the appliance on its hottest setting, suggest experts from Michigan State University. The vinegar is a safe, natural disinfectant.

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